Ikos Systems and Sorenson Vision Partner in Development of Next-Generation Core-Based Chips for Video Compression Processor

Cupertino, Calif.--May 26, 1998--Ikos Systems, Inc. (Cupertino), announced that its Consulting Services organization has successfully completed a project for Sorenson Vision, Inc. (Logan, Utah). The project called for the verification of Sorenson Vision's next-generation compression processor chip for the video phone market.

Ikos supported Sorenson Vision's design team by providing comprehensive verification services. The contract included Ikos consulting, Ikos NSIM hardware accelerator, and the Gemini CSX software simulator, all of which were deployed to assist Sorenson Vision in mixed-level simulation of its Verilog behavioral and gate-level design descriptions.

Ikos's consulting services expertise enabled Sorenson Vision to refine its design verification methodology, reducing simulation time from multiple days to just a few hours. The Ikos team supported Sorenson Vision's memory development effort, as well as the integration of Ikos's NSIM accelerator and Gemini CSX mixed-level Verilog simulator into the existing design environment.